The annual rate of house price growth in the United Kingdom came in at negative 2.4% in July, according to data published in the Halifax House Price Index report on Monday.
On a monthly basis, house prices fell by 0.3%, bringing the figure down for the fourth consecutive month. The average house price stood at £285,044.
"Prospects for the UK housing market remain closely linked to the performance of the wider economy. Several factors are providing support, notably strong wage growth, running at around +7% annually. And, while the uptick in unemployment is likely to restrain that somewhat, it seems unlikely to reach levels that would trigger a sharp deterioration in conditions," Kim Kinnaird, Director of Halifax Mortgages, stated.